{"product_id":"ten-tourmaline-or-maifanitum-clay-mineral-balls","title":"Ten Tourmaline or Maifanitum Clay Mineral Balls","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLooking for a way to boost the mineral content of your tank water for your invertebrates? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese Mineral Balls are the perfect way to do just that! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese handmade orbs are especially helpful when using re-mineralized Reverse-Osmosis water and contain all the trace minerals your shrimp or snails need. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse one orb per 2 gallons of tank water per year, and you'll notice these will dissolve over time... all the while balancing your water for all your tank inhabitants; shrimp, fish, plants alike! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can even add these to the back of your filter to give your water a buffering boost. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFEATURES: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💧Slow-Release: These mineral balls slowly release essential minerals into your tank water over time, providing your invertebrates with the minerals they need to thrive. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🐚 Shrimp Breeder's Choice: Shrimp breeders know to use these mineral balls for optimum shell quality. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🐌 Safe for Snails: These mineral balls are safe for snails and will help to keep them healthy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandmade,  and may be ever-so-slightly irregular.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContains all the tiny trace minerals your shrimp or snails badly need, but are difficult to obtain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse one Ball per 2 gallons of tank water, per year\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNominal diameter of ~10 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlow-release of essential minerals, like Iron and inorganic aluminosilicate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose both Maifanitum clay and Tourmaline to cover all your bases!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW IT WORKS: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. Place one mineral ball per 2 gallons of tank water. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. The mineral ball will slowly dissolve, releasing essential minerals into the tank water. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. The minerals will provide the necessary nutrients for your invertebrates to thrive, breed, and build new shells.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e How often do I need to replace the mineral balls?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e A:\u003c\/strong\u003e You should replace the mineral balls once per year. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Are these mineral balls safe for snails? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, these mineral balls are safe for snails and will help to keep them healthy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can I add these mineral balls to the back of my filter, or do they need to be on the substrate?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, you can add these mineral balls to the back of your filter to give your water a boost. 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